September 18, 2019

Open Day at the greenhouse facilities of the University of Thessaly

The Open Day was successfully completed, at the greenhouse facilities of the University of Thessaly, in Velestino, Volos.

Farmers, agronomists, researchers, academics
and practitioners of the primary sector expressed interest, who visited the
farm of the University of Thessaly in Velestino and got acquainted with the new
techniques which are applied in greenhouses regarding the management, as well
as recycling and circular economy.

Throughout the event, the guests were
presented with the new modern greenhouse complex of the Department of Crop
Production and Rural Environment of the University of Thessaly, which is
equipped with state-of-the-art systems and is a leading pilot greenhouse in
Europe.

New technologies focus on hydroponics and on a
complete recycling/management of the nutrient solution, testing of different
crop substrates, testing of new insect-proof screens, testing of new greenhouse
covering materials, aquaponics (combination of aquaculture and hydroponics) and
microalgae production originating from biofuel residues.

For many years, Thrace Group has aided and supported
educational institutes in conducting research, providing high-quality
agricultural fabrics such as groundcovers, shading nets etc. More specifically,
the pilot greenhouses, located in Velestino, are equipped with Thrace NG white
flame-retardant groundcover fabric and white nets with a shading factor of 40%.

Wewholeheartedly thank the Laboratory of
Environmental Constructions and Environmental Control of University of Thessaly
and Professor Nikolaos Katsoulas for this wonderful tour.